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"That's understandable. Well, above all, I get the feeling that you're much more.. liberated than before. If I'm not being too rude by saying this.. As an old man with various experiences, I want to say that not everything in this world is as what they seem." He sighed, stepping on the pedals to drive them to the destination.

"...I'm aware of that fact." Xu Jiaqi creased her brows, making a saddened smile as she spoke.

"It's good that you know. Keep that in mind, as it might be a piece of advice that you need in the near future. Do mind your surroundings.. and choose your allies wisely." As if there was something weighing on his back as well, the old man said in a sullen tone, making Xu Jiaqi wonder what this man went through in the past.

Alas, her true goal wasn't to bother with the old man, but rather make her way back to her place and retrieve her items.